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Chicago Bears roster cut down begins with three players being placed on IR
The Chicago Bears have until Tuesday afternoon to finalize their 53-man roster to open the season but the team has begun their trimmings on Saturday. A day after the Bears traded for pass rusher Darrell Taylor, the team placed three players on Injured Reserve. Wide receiver Nsimba Webster had an...
Angel Reese is Trending After Getting Thrown On Top of Chennedy Carter
On Friday, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky were defeated by Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun 82-80. The Sky fell to 11-17 on the season while the Sun jumped to 21-7. With four minutes left in the game, Sky guard Chennedy Carter went down under the basket in some pain after attempting a shot. ...
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
Man who stole laptops from Chicago courthouse jailed in unrelated charges
CHICAGO (CBS) — The man who stole laptops from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office last month was already in jail for unrelated charges, Sheriff Tom Dart announced on Saturday. Jordan Jose Ocampo, 44, is facing new burglary charges.The Cook County Sheriff's Office identified him as the person who removed laptops and other items from the State's Attorney's Office on July 22. Detectives were notified of the theft in the Criminal Court Administration Building at 2650 S. California Ave. According to the sheriff's office, three laptops and other items were reported missing from the 12th floor. Ocampo was captured on security video leaving the building with the items. The sheriff's office learned that Ocampo has been detained at Cook County Jail since Aug. 14 on unrelated aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and attempted criminal sexual assault charges. Detectives met with Ocampo at the Jail, where he admitted to taking the laptops and the other items.He is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.
The DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers, hurting some restaurants. ‘It was mostly a bad week.’
Chicago stepped into the limelight this week as host of the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Democratic Party winning praise for hosting an event without serious disruptions. But even though the roughly 50,000 attendees enjoyed raucous nights at the United Center, parties on Navy Pier and perfect sunny days, many downtown business owners said it was a tough ...
17-year-old fatally shot driving sick teammate home from soccer practice
CHICAGO (WLS) - A 17-year-old high school soccer player who was about to become captain of his team died after he was shot in the shoulder while driving a teammate home from practice. Juan Salgado, 17, was one week away from starting his senior year at Chicago’s Juarez Community Academy...
3 injured in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say
Three people were injured, including a teen, in a shooting Saturday on the city's West Side.The shooting happened around 8:07 p.m. in the 3600 block of West Douglas Boulevard, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe three victims were walking on a sidewalk when they were shot. The circumstances of the shooting was not immediately known, police said.A 33-year-old man was shot in the chest, police said. He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.A 22-year-old man was shot in the leg and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the groin, police said. They were also taken to Mt. Sinai, where they were both reported to be in fair condition.No one was in custody as Chicago police continue to investigate.No further information was immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Man shot, killed inside car on Chicago's Southwest Side: police
CHICAGO - A man has died after being gunned down inside his car on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to police. The incident happened at 7:17 p.m. Saturday in the 7200 block of S. Washtenaw, in the Brighton Park neighborhood. The victim, a 21-year-old man, was inside a vehicle when he...
Richardson ‘World’s Largest’ Corn Maze honors ag icon John Deere this year
SPRING GROVE — The same year that Spring Grove’s Richardson Farm was established in 1836, a man named John Deere moved to Illinois, discovering that the state’s sticky, clay soil slowed farmers, who often had to stop every few feet to scrape the dirt off of their cast-iron plows.
CPS prepares for back-to-school and heat wave
With temperatures expected to soar next week, Chicago Public Schools teachers and students are bracing for hot back-to-school weather. CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez sent a letter to families and staff to inform them an action plan.
‘The Bug Girl’ Janelle Iaccino explains where the recent mites are coming from
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/24/24: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl’, joins the program to talk about the recent mite bites that have been plaguing Chicago residents, as well as what you can do if you have mice in your house or voles in your yard. Later, she explains how to take care of wasp nests. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or call 1-800-GOT-PESTS.
Considering a personal loan? Make sure to shop around first
Here's a quick money managing tip.With higher costs and persistent inflation, you might be considering a personal loan to keep up with expenses.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBut according to financial experts at LendingTree, consumers could save an average of about $1,700 by shopping around for a personal loan.A recent study showed more than an 8% difference in APRs.So before taking that loan, make sure to shop around on different websites to see if you can do anything to lower your loan rate to save over time.
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